The Pixel Classroom Podcast

Ben Brazeau is an expert in technology integration. He is a former high school social studies teacher and instructional technology coach; a current Instructional Technology Coordinator and passionate advocate for education. As a classroom teacher, he infused technology to create engaging lessons for students in his own classroom and now supports teachers to integrate technology with their students. Beyond supporting educators in his own district, Ben has developed and supported educators through his work as a moderator of Twitter chats, especially, #sstlap focused on using Teach Like a Pirate ideas in the social studies classroom, that encourage educator collaboration and professional growth.As an Instructional Technology Coordinator, he supports teachers in their use of technology with a focus on using tools to provide students a voice. He is passionate about student voice and choice and has collaborated on numerous audio video projects that have helped students demonstrate mastery in new and unique ways. When not working as an educator, you can find him supporting his kids at soccer games, band concerts and trying to get them to understand the finer points of Star Wars.

You can connect with Ben at: 

Website: http://timetravelingteach.weebly.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenBrazeau @BenBrazeau

Instagram: @BenBrazeau

On episode 103, I am joined by Theresa Hoover, who is a music educator, speaker, and writer. She is an advocate for student voice in the music room and helps teachers empower students throughout their musical experiences by transforming their classrooms into student-centered learning environments.

Theresa has taught instrumental, general, and vocal music in a variety of settings, most recently teaching middle school band in Northern Virginia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Penn State University and a master’s degree in wind conducting from West Chester University, both in Pennsylvania. In the fall, Theresa will be starting work toward a Ph.D. in Music Learning and Teaching.

Theresa was the founding director of the Chester County Youth Wind Ensemble and has been the guest conductor for several elementary and middle school ensembles in Pennsylvania and Virginia.

Theresa is a recognized presenter and clinician at local, regional, and national level conferences. She is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Google Certified Innovator, and Noteflight Learn Ambassador, frequently working with teachers to help integrate technology into their music classes. Theresa also teaches summer graduate electives for the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Theresa is the co-author of Pass the Baton: Empowering All Music Students, published by Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. Her writing has been featured on several online publications as well as on her own blog, Off the Beaten Path: A Music Teacher’s Journey.

When not teaching, you can find Theresa curled up with a good book, on the running trail, traveling to visit family and friends, or spending time with her dog, Dizzy.

You can sign up for Music Education Spring Sparks from April 6-22, 2022. 

You can connect with Theresa at: 

Website: www.offthebeatenpathinmusic.com, www.passthebatonbook.com

Twitter: @MusicalTheresa

Instagram: @MusicalTheresa

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theresa.hoover.9

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-hoover-a53464115/

In episode 102, I review Deploying EduProtocols by Kimberly M. Voge with Jon Corippo & Marlena Hebern the fourth in the EduProtocols series. If you are looking how to bring the EduProtocols to your curriculum, this is the book for you. I also talk about three podcasts you should be listening to:

The 10 Minute Teacher Podcasts

The Cult of Pedagogy 

The Modern Principals Podcast 

In the 101st episode, I reflect on what comes next for the Pixel Classroom Podcast. Reflecting on the past three years, all the experiences, failures and more. I decide it's time to move forward in many things from the podcast to my website and more. 

You can check out my website: The Pixel Classroom on Wordpress.

For the BIG 100th EPISODE I am joined by my old friend and amazing graphic designer and improv ninja, Matthew Aldis. Matt Aldis, founder of Aldis Design, stumbled into the world of design 23 years ago, and has rubbed shoulders with every design technique from, graphic design, screen printing, package design, brand identity, animation, videography and photography. Matthew is also co-founder of professional improv group, Green Room Improv, which was founded in 2000, and has played a Pivotal role in the ensemble's design, production, marketing and performing. Matthew thrives on intellectual, gutsy, go-for-broke atypical design that weighs heavily on both form and function, and this bleeds through his life with every choice.

You can connect with Matthew at: 

Website: https://aldisdesign.com/

Instagram: matthewaldisdesign

Facebook: @matthewaldisdesign

In episode 99, I review the books, Pass the Baton by Kathryn Finch and Theresa Hoover. Adaptable by A.J. Jullani and The Impact Cycle by Jim Knight. Great books all around for instructional coaching, music education and blended learning. 

Pass the Baton

Adaptable 

The Impact Cycle

I'm joined by friend friend and fellow podcaster, Zachary Joiner from https://www.spidey-dude.com/. We discuss the origins of our podcast, our love of Spider-Man. The building and creation of the Spidey-Dude Network. Consumer Education from digital platforms to the Energy Industry. This was a fantastic time and thank you Zach for joining me on my podcast. 

You can connect with Zach at: 

Website: www.spidey-dude.com

Twitter: @spideyduderadio & @spideydude

Instagram: @joinerzach @spideydudenetwork

Facebook: www.facebook.com/spideydudenetwork

I'm joined by Master of the Media author, Julie Smith. Julie is on the faculty of the School of Communications at Webster University in St Louis where she teaches courses on media literacy and digital media. She is the author of “Master the Media: How Teaching Media Literacy Can Save Our Plugged In World” and gives media and social media workshops to parent, student and teacher groups all over the world. We discuss in this episode:

We also just have a lot of fun in this episode. You can connect with Julie at:

Website: www.heyjuliesmith.com

Twitter: @julnilsmith

Instagram: @julsnilsmith

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julnilsmith/

Welcome to episode 96 as I warp into my love of Star Trek. In this episode, I talk about the history of Star Trek, how I discovered it and why the message of Gene Rodenberry is more important than ever in education. Expect a lot of nerd moments everyone. Live Long and Prosper. 

In this episode, I talk about my Instructional Coaching Journey, from when I first learned of the term and what I have been doing to get closer to being an Instructional Technology Coach for school districts. An emotional journey that is still going on today and I want the books I reference in the episode are:

The Art of Coaching by Elena Aguilar

Instructional Coaching & The Impact Cycle by Jim Knight

The Complete EdTech Coach by Adam Juarez and Katherine Goyette

The Coach ADVenture by Amy Illingwoth